Police in Edinburgh warn against pavement parking after residents flock to beauty spots
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Areas targeted will include Portobello, the Pentland Hills, Cramond Brig, Marine Drive and South Queensferry.
Chief Inspector Neil Wilson, from St Leonard’s Police Station, said: “We are fortunate to have so many wonderful parks and open spaces in the city, but please remember that several car parks which would usually accommodate these areas are currently closed to the public and some of our popular areas for exercising have limited parking available.
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Hide Ad“I appreciate that people are keen to head out to exercise and enjoy what Edinburgh has to offer, but you should have a backup plan in the event that you can’t park your vehicle safely. Do not park irresponsibly, as you may restrict local residents and other road users or block access for emergency services.
“Parking your vehicle on a pavement or on a road in such a way as to cause an obstruction is not only an offence, but puts other road users and pedestrians at risk. We will be paying particular attention to key areas this coming weekend in response to the recent parking issues and officers will carry out enforcement action if necessary.”
The police also ask that people bare in mind the current government guidelines to meeting outside.
Only one person from a maximum of two households may meet outdoors at any one time.
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